Today was CAP Prep Day! Which was basically the day we prepared for our CAP project, it revolves around the community in La Garnacha. We were given the opportunity of fixing up their local church, improving their plumbing situation, or adding a backstop to their baseball field. We were extremely enthusiastic about our options that we decided to do both the baseball field project and the church project. Which was why we needed today to ask questions regarding the materials and money expenses.
Today, we learned how to purchase tools and ask for materials in Spanish (with help of course), We had to buy an 8 by 30 ft. fence and carried it for approximately 4 steps, ’til we realized it was too difficult and got some random truck driver to drive it back to the hostel for us. Erin went with the truck driver so we thought we’d never see her again! But we did. After buying all the materials we needed, we had a seminar dedicated to writing the letters to those who donated to our trip. We all wrote such heartfelt letters.
After lunch, we had free time!! And it was the first time where we had the opportunity to arrive at English class ourselves. After a hectic hour and a half at English class, we stopped by a souvenir shop on our way to dinner and bought some knickknacks. After that, we came back to the hostel and had our nightly meeting.
Overall, today was a great day. We’re very thrilled to be starting our project on Thursday! We’ll keep you posted.
-Charles Lam
HI JAY,
I AM REALLY REALLY STARTING TO MISS YOU A WHOLE BUNCH! Glad that your trip continues to be a BLESSED one! GLAD TO KNOW THAT ERIN MADE IT BACK SAFELY after taking off with the truck driver (smile, but serious)! Cha got a job, Bug is back from camp – they had a ribbon contest while at camp and Bug was one of winners. Anyhow baby girl, I LOVE YOU and will see you soon. Your Mother.
Cele,
I hope you are doing well, what happened to pictures of the glimpsers today 🙁
I hope you had another great day on your trip. Earlier today I saw Jerry, Jesus”s friend, and shared with him that you were in Nicaragua with the Global Glimpse program. As you know he was a teacher before he retired; so he was very interested in the program. I told him it is amazing to see the pictures of you and all the students and how proud I am because you look so engaged in this learning experience. Hope all is well and I get to see some new pictures tomorrow 🙂
Love you
Mom
Celeste
OH ! YOUR HAIR!….It looks darker! STOP dyeing it, I can do it for you when you get back.
xoxo
^_^ Mom
Last one, seems like you guys did not post anything Tuesday or Wednesday, or maybe there is technical difficulties, will be worried if nothing is posted tomorrow, I hope everyone is well.
Thanks
Cele’s Mom…
As Erin’s mom…I’m very happy to know she made it back safely! It has been great to read about all of your adventures.